Description
Warm up with this Hearty Homemade Turkey Soup, a comforting blend of tender turkey, fresh vegetables, and aromatic herbs simmered to perfection. Each spoonful is reminiscent of family gatherings and cozy dinners, making it the ultimate feel-good dish. Easy to prepare and customizable with your favorite veggies, this soup is perfect for chilly evenings or when you need a little extra comfort.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups cooked turkey, shredded
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 2 carrots, diced
- 2 celery stalks, chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 6 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or 1 tbsp fresh thyme)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup fresh parsley, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- In a large pot over medium heat, drizzle in olive oil. Once hot, add onions, carrots, and celery. Sauté for 5–7 minutes until softened.
- Stir in minced garlic and cook for an additional minute until fragrant.
- Pour in the chicken broth and bring to a gentle simmer. Add bay leaves and thyme.
- Incorporate shredded turkey into the pot. Let it simmer for 20 minutes to meld flavors.
- Season with salt and pepper to taste; remove bay leaves before serving.
- Ladle soup into bowls and garnish with fresh parsley if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 60mg